The Mark Bates Project

Mark is a podcaster and content creator living in Olds, Alberta - a hub for Mountainview County art and culture, and the halfway point between the beautiful cities of Calgary and Red Deer. He shelved his career as a pipefitter in the Alberta energy industry in favour of finding his own path to a fulfilling life and financial freedom. Now Mark spends his time talking to artists, content creators, musicians and other entrepreneurial visionaries who post-pandemic are finding new and exciting ways to turn what they're passionate about into income generating projects and endeavours.